Assistant Director, Future Ready

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STATEMENT OF THE AGENCY
Commonpoint is a multifaceted community center dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of iindividual, family and communal life throughout New York City, offering services to people of all ages, ability
levels, stages of life and backgrounds. They strive to meet the evolving needs of their community of over 100,000 members ranging from providing in-school and after-school programs, professional and career development, assistance with food insecurity, legal services, financial counseling, mental health services, senior classes, dementia care programs, and tax preparation assistance to name a few. Commonpoint has grown tremendously in the last five years and now has a mission-driven staff of 3,000 and over 80 sites in the five boroughs.

MINIMUM DESCRIPTION
Commonpoint’s Youth Workforce Department serves young people ages 14–24 through programs that combine career exploration, skill development, and work experience. Programs include the Summer Youth Employment
Program (SYEP), which provides summer jobs and learning experiences, and FutureReady NYC (FRNYC), a reimagined high school experience where students:
Gain essential job skills
Access paid work experiences
Earn early college credits
Obtain industry-recognized credentials in high-demand fields

ABOUT POSITION
The FutureReady NYC Program Assistant Director is the primary point of contact for the Office of Student Pathways (OSP) and is responsible for the design, implementation, and monitoring of WBL programming. This
role ensures that students gain meaningful work-based learning experiences in alignment with FutureReadyNYC’s vision and Key Implementation Measures (KIMs). The Program Assistant Director will lead collaboration among schools, employers, students, families, and intermediary partners, ensuring equitable access, compliance with labor laws, and accountability for program outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Maintain regular communication with students, families, schools, and employers about timelines, opportunities, and expectations.
Serve as the primary liaison with OSP’s Work Based Learning (WBL) team and intermediary partners to secure placements across career awareness, exploratory, and paid development opportunities (e.g., internships, apprenticeships).
Partner with school leadership to evaluate program effectiveness and ensure equitable student access.

Student Placement & Support
Schedule, and prepare students for participation in WBL activities in line with FutureReadyNYC Key Implementation Measures (KIMs).
Match students to opportunities based on pathway placement, interests, and readiness.
Oversee onboarding processes, including applications, working papers, I-9 verification, resumes, and interview preparation.
Act as the primary contact for students, families, and employers during placements and monitor student progress to support successful completion.

Data & Compliance

Coordinate with school programmers, WBL intermediaries, and the FutureReadyNYC team to ensure timely and accurate data entry in the Career Pathways Portal (CPP) and STARS Postsecondary Tracker.
Track and report student participation to ensure that all students engage annually and complete at least one paid WBL experience before graduation.
Ensure compliance with New York State labor laws and organizational policies governing youth employment.

Professional Development & Capacity Building
Participate in professional learning aligned with the Career Navigation Roadmap.
Complete mandatory training in CPP and actively use it to track student participation and progress.
Attend bi-weekly office hours, OSP professional development, and industry insight sessions, sharing key learnings with school teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in education, workforce development, or a related field.
Proven leadership and project management experience in education, youth development, or workforce programs.
Strong ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including schools, employers, families, and intermediary partners.
Experience in program design, implementation, and logistics.
Strong data management, compliance, and reporting skills.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success.
Bilingual skills (especially Spanish) are strongly preferred.

BENEFITS AND PERKS:
The benefits package includes comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance, along with life insurance and a pension plan. Employees can take advantage of a flexible spending account and commuter benefits to help manage expenses. Paid time off (PTO) and floating holidays provide flexibility for personal time and work-life balance. The agency also offers a voluntary 403(b) retirement plan for additional financial security. Employees can enjoy various agency perks, including access to fitness centers, pool clubs, and discounts on agency programs. Additionally, the agency supports professional development through a scholarship program and a mentorship
program.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Consider the following:

• Environment, such as an office or outdoors.

• Exposures encountered, such as hazardous materials, loud noise, or extreme heat/cold.

• Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing.

• Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary - up to 10 pounds; light - up to 20 pounds; medium - up to 50 pounds; heavy - over 50 pounds, and in certain roles, to lift individuals up to 300 pounds

JOB DETAILS: 

• Salary Range: $57,000 - $65,000

• Location: 67-09 108th Street, Forest Hills, NY, 11375

• Non-Union Position

• In-Person

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer